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Large Japanese Bronze and Shakudo Turtle Group- Jomi Eisuke
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

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Large Japanese Bronze and Shakudo Turtle Group- Jomi Eisuke

19th century
Description

As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale exceptional quality Meiji period (1868-1912) okimono group of infant turtles clambering upon the larger adult. The main body of the turtles are formed from cast bronze and finished in incredible detail, rather unusually the underside of the group is contrasted in dark black shakudo and bears the seal of the highly accomplished artist Jomi Eisuke II ( 1839-1899)  Jomi has excelled in portraying this groups anatomy in exacting detail, the chiseling to the skin is particularly fine as is the casting and finishing of the shells. A most charming Japanese okimono that would sit well within any serious metalwork collection, without a doubt the finest example of this particular type of study that we have owned.

Condition Report : 

Fine condition throughout.

Approximate Sizes :

Length : 9 1/2" 24 cm

Depth :  6 1/2"  16.5 cm

Height : 3 1/4"  8.2 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.  EP84

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Turtle Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229714
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Description
As part of our Japanese works of art collection we are delighted to offer this large scale exceptional quality Meiji period (1868-1912) okimono group of infant turtles clambering upon the larger adult. The main body of the turtles are formed from cast bronze and finished in incredible detail, rather unusually the underside of the group is contrasted in dark black shakudo and bears the seal of the highly accomplished artist Jomi Eisuke II ( 1839-1899)  Jomi has excelled in portraying this groups anatomy in exacting detail, the chiseling to the skin is particularly fine as is the casting and finishing of the shells.
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A most charming Japanese okimono that would sit well within any serious metalwork collection, without a doubt the finest example of this particular type of study that we have owned.
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
fig 1. A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a large turtle with two smaller turtles crawling on its shell.
fig 1. Large Japanese Bronze and Shakudo Turtle Group- Jomi Eisuke

Condition Report : 

Fine condition throughout.

Approximate Sizes :

Length : 9 1/2" 24 cm

Depth :  6 1/2"  16.5 cm

Height : 3 1/4"  8.2 cm

Free worldwide delivery and a certificate of authenticity are included within the price of this item.  EP84

Height
8.2cm (3.23")
Width
24cm (9.45")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art has dated this Japanese Bronze Turtle Sculpture to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1229714
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2012

Specialists in japanese works of art from the meiji period 1868-1912

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Steve Sly Japanese Works of Art

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Telephone 07774 635918
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Bournemouth
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A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a large turtle with two smaller turtles crawling on its shell.
Large Japanese Bronze and Shakudo Turtle Group- Jomi Eisuke
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A Japanese bronze sculpture depicting a large turtle with two smaller turtles crawling on its shell.
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FAQs

An okimono is a decorative display ornament created during Japans Meiji period (18681912), designed for display in traditional alcoves and frequently depicting realistic natural subjects such as animals or figures cast in bronze.

Japanese metalworkers combined bronze with specialised alloys like shakudo, a blend of copper and small quantities of gold chemically patinated to achieve a dark blue-black hue, alongside copper and silver highlights.

Authentic pieces feature detailed surface chasing, accurate botanical or anatomical proportions, substantial weight, and frequently bear artist signatures or foundry marks chiselled directly into the metal.

A bronze sculpture can be positioned as a focal accent on a sideboard, desk, or mantelpiece to introduce visual weight and metallic texture alongside contemporary furnishings.

Dust the surface regularly with a dry, soft microfibre cloth or natural bristle brush, avoiding water, chemical polishes, or abrasive cleaners that can strip the original patina and patinated alloy finishes.
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